Hanna K.
"They encouraged her independence. They let her speak. They thought no one would listen. But her questions could bring down the country."
Originally released in 1983. Hanna K. is a drama film. directed by Costa-Gavras.
Starring Jill Clayburgh, Jean Yanne, and Gabriel Byrne
Synopsis
Israeli attorney Hanna Kaufman has her beliefs challenged when she is appointed to the defense of Selim Bakri. Kaufman, who was born in the United States to survivors of the Holocaust, has always accepted Israel's right to exist. But she bears witness to some of the costs of its sovereignty when she meets Bakri, a dispossessed Palestinian man facing serious criminal charges who wants the same thing as his supposed enemies: to reclaim his family home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (29 votes)
Box Office
$114.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jill Clayburgh
as Hanna Kaufman
Jean Yanne
as Victor Bonnet
Gabriel Byrne
as Joshué Herzog
David Clennon
as Ammon
Shimon Finkel
as Professor Leventhal
Oded Kotler
as The Stranger
Michal Bat-Adam
as Russian Woman
Dafna Levy
as Dafna
Dan Muggia
as Allenby Bridge Captain
Robert Sommer
as President of the Court
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $114,247
Production Companies
- KG Productions
- Gaumont
- Films A2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanna K. about?
Israeli attorney Hanna Kaufman has her beliefs challenged when she is appointed to the defense of Selim Bakri. Kaufman, who was born in the United States to survivors of the Holocaust, has always a...
Who directed Hanna K.?
Hanna K. was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is Hanna K.?
Hanna K. has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hanna K. released?
Hanna K. was released on September 7, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hanna K.?
The main cast of Hanna K. includes Jill Clayburgh, Jean Yanne, Gabriel Byrne, David Clennon, Shimon Finkel.